Best External Hard Drive Deals

Today only, shop the WD 5TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, now $180, at B&H, down from $300. That price also beats Amazon's current price of $219 for the same drive. It connects over USB 3.0 for fast transfer speeds and comes preformatted for Windows, with the option to easily reformat for Mac. Deal ends today.  Buy Now at B&H Photo Video

At Amazon, get this Verbatim 1TB Pocket Portable SSD for $140. It's another $10 drop since last month and the best deal we've seen for this model. It offers read and write speeds up to 1000MB/s and connects via USB-C to PCs, Macs, tablets, phones, and consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. Buy Now at Amazon

This Verbatim 1TB Pocket SSD is $180, down from $300 at Amazon. It's the best deal we could find by $32. It offers read and write speeds up to 1000MB/s over a USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection, and works with PCs, Macs, PS5, Xbox, and iPhone. Buy Now at Amazon

Today only, as one of its daily deals in its Deal Zone, B&H offers the SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD V2 (Monterey) for a final price of $419.99 in cart after an in-cart coupon is automatically applied. That's a savings of $480 off list and the lowest price we could find. Free shipping is included. Buy Now at B&H Photo Video

Anyone shooting video or hauling large files between machines will appreciate the fast transfer speeds and rugged, drop-resistant build here. Newegg's got the 4TB capacity for storing entire photo or video libraries without juggling multiple drives. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who shuffles large video or photo libraries between computers will appreciate how fast this drive transfers files without needing a bulky enclosure. It's compact enough to toss in a bag, making it a solid backup option for travel or on-site work. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable SSDs are worth having for backing up files or moving large media without cloud upload speeds slowing you down, and this one gives you 1TB of storage for $26 off the $130 list price at Newegg. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries goes a lot faster with this drive, and the compact size means you can toss it in a bag without thinking twice about it. Buy Now at Newegg

Toss this in a bag for daily commuting or travel without worrying about drops, since the titanium casing holds up better than the plastic shells most external drives use. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries gets a lot faster with read speeds up to 2,000MB/s, so it suits creatives who move big files often and need a rugged drive that can handle drops and dust on the go. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone hauling video files or backups between locations should appreciate the rugged, IP65-rated shell, which shrugs off drops, dust, and water splashes without slowing down transfer speeds. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries becomes far quicker with this drive's fast transfer speeds, making it a solid pick for creators who move big files regularly, and Newegg has it for $85 off the $575 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Fits easily in a pocket or bag, so it's a practical pick for backing up files or moving large media between computers without waiting around for a slow transfer. Newegg has it at a price that makes it worth grabbing as a spare drive, not just your only backup. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for photographers or video editors who need fast transfer speeds and enough space to back up entire projects without lugging around a bulky external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Extra storage for backing up photos, documents, or game libraries without relying on cloud storage, and the 2TB capacity suits anyone who fills up a laptop drive quickly. Best Buy has it priced at $180, matching the standard list price with no current discount. Buy Now at Best Buy

Anyone shooting 4K video or backing up large photo libraries will appreciate having 4TB in a drive small enough to slip in a pocket, with rugged, water-resistant construction that holds up to being tossed in a bag. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling large video files or backups on the go will appreciate how much faster this SSD transfers data compared to a typical flash drive, and its compact size means it won't weigh down your bag. Newegg's pricing on it also makes it a reasonable entry point if you're building out portable storage without committing to a higher-capacity drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Photographers and video editors hauling large files will appreciate how much faster this drive moves data compared to a standard external hard drive, and 2TB gives you room to work without constantly offloading files. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for backing up photos or offloading files from a full laptop, especially if you need a lot of storage in a portable drive; it's currently priced at $330, the same as list. Buy Now at Best Buy